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Job description:Legal Officer, Insurance & Claims$120,908.00 per annum + superannuationFull time, 12 month fixed term opportunityWadawurrung / Geelong based role (hybrid 3 days a week in office)About the roleThe Legal Officer, Insurance & Claims will be responsible for providing legal advice in relation to workers compensation insurance and claims related issues to relevant WorkSafe divisions.Key accountabilitiesProvide high quality, client focused, strategic and practical legal advice and assistance to all divisions of WorkSafe, on various claims and insurance issues with a focus on workers compensation insurance and administrative law.Analyse and interpret legislation, including the various Acts, Orders and Regulations and undertake other research and claims reviews to assist Senior Lawyers in the team prepare advice Assist with briefing and managing external counsel to provide high quality legal services on behalf of WorkSafe and/or joint collaborationsWork with the Manager and team to prepare and deliver an appropriate range of legal education compliance programsPlease ensure you review the Position Description here for additional information on accountabilities for this role.About youYou are an experienced legal professional who wants to make a difference. Your communication, negotiation and organisational skills are highly developed, and your strong interpersonal skills allow you to establish and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You have the ability to work independently, as well as a part of a high performing team.Additionally you will possess the following skills and experience:Post-qualification experience preferred, any experience gained in-house including in-house government teams will be highly regardedAbility to consult on legal issues within tight timeframes and offer constructive solutionsExperience providing high quality legal advice regarding WorkCover claims and/or other insurance claims advice including advising on disputed decisions, insurance litigation, and administrative lawUnderstanding of the constraints of a statutory, regulatory environmentDemonstrated experience drafting and negotiating contractsAbility to interpret and apply legislative provisions and judicial precedentsGood written and verbal communication and negotiation skills with strong attention to detailAbility to prioritise and deal effectively with a diversity of tasks in accordance with deadlinesQualificationsDegree in lawAdmitted or eligible to be admitted to practice as lawyer in VictoriaHolds or eligible to hold a practicing certificate as an Australian Legal PractitionerWorking with usAt WorkSafe, our goal is for every employee to feel connected, safe, and valued within their team, for teams to feel appreciated in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be respected in the community.We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and individuals of all sexualities and genders. Whats next?Applications close 11:00pm Friday 23 May 2025. Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.Only applications submitted via the WorkSafe Careers website will be considered.Preferred candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and/or other checks as required for the position as part of the recruitment process.Eligibility for ongoing employment with WorkSafe Victoria requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.Due to the volume of applications received, individualised feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.For further enquiries please contact Bianca Stojanovski via email bianca_stojanovski@worksafe.vic.gov.au #J-18808-Ljbffr